The 2025 German elections will be a decisive moment for the future not only of Germany but also of Europe, in a highly fragmented political landscape. While traditional parties like the CDU/CSU seek to regain ground, the AfD continues to grow, particularly in the former East Germany, where economic discontent is more pronounced. The AfD […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes Germany is one of the leading countries in the European Union, both as the most populated nation and the EU’s largest economy. From such a position, Berlin has consistently exerted a significant influence on the EU’s economic and social stability, especially after the 2004 enlargement of the Union […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 5 minutes Germany, as the largest economy and the most populous nation in the European Union, has a significant influence on the energy policies of the EU. As the “economic engine” of the Continent, Berlin shaped the choices of both Brussels and various member states of the EU, in particular […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 3 minutes Germany is undoubtedly a pivotal player in the European Union (EU), both as its largest economy and as the biggest net contributor to the EU budget. Analyzing Germany’s contributions reveals not only its financial input but also its engagement in several crucial projects that shape the EU’s future. […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 3 minutes The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) was established in 1992 to show the EU’s commitment to support individuals in crisis worldwide. Initially serving as the EU’s humanitarian aid office, DG ECHO has delivered assistance for over three decades, leveraging its extensive […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 5 minutes As the Middle East grapples with escalating violence and instability in 2024, the European Union (EU) finds itself at a critical crossroads in managing the resulting surge in migration. With renewed hostilities in Lebanon and the ongoing fallout from the Syrian civil war, the number of displaced people […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 5 minutes As the Middle East faces intensified conflict in 2024, particularly in Gaza and the West Bank, the European Union (EU) is reassessing its economic relations with both Israel and Palestine. The ongoing violence not only fuels a humanitarian disaster but also exerts a profound economic toll on the […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes After the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and the consequential rise of the cost of living all over Europe, the Middle East crises ignated by the October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas represent another serious blow to the social and economic stability of the European Union. […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes The region of the Middle East, historically rich in oil and natural gas resources, has long played a pivotal role in global energy markets, and European countries have relied on hydrocarbons coming from the Middle East for decades. It comes not as a surprise that the ongoing crises […]
The crisis in the Middle East is worsening with the elimination of Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, by the IDF in Beirut and the increasing possibility of a reaction from Iran. These developments also put more pressure on the European Union, which must balance principles, strategic interests, and security in an increasingly volatile context. […]
